Is the time ripe for Vancouver Island communities to add a bit of brutal honesty to their marketing efforts?
City of Victoria, Wickaninnish Inn, Bear Mountain Resort, Magnolia Hotel and Spa all saluted by readers of Travel and Leisure
Medical records show higher prevalence of depression and anxiety here than on the mainland, doctors uncertain why
Cumberland and Mount Washington developments lead mountain biking boom in the hills and back country
Court orders deceased father's estate to pay for the care 12-year-old would have likely given lupus-stricken mom in the future
In 1866 the 17-year-old British colony of Vancouver Island officially ceased to exist
Use of electronic record-keeping system to continue in Nanaimo while health authority looks for ways to build trust, reduce fatigue
Truck Loggers Association survey of mayors indicates nearly half aren't optimistic about the industry's future
Judge rules poverty no excuse for Van Nho Nguyen's fatal trip in unsafe, overloaded vehicle
Explosion of craft breweries turning beer into a tourism attraction
Appeal reduces payments to three years in Vancouver Island case, circumstances ruled not appropriate to precedent-setting award
Bridge to the mainland, free ferries, light rail part of newly launched political party vision for becoming Canada's 11th province
Vancouver Island community treasure chest nearly empty and seeking a refill after 10 years of sparking economic development
Vancouver Island housing price hikes restrained compared to Vancouver and Victoria, Port Alberni cheapest place to buy
Nearly 600 employees making $100,000 or more a year as health authority's total staff contingent nears 20,000 people
Ministry cites north Island's dependency on logging in response to Vancouver Island communities asking for a halt to old growth harvest
Victoria music legend David Foster and family on hand to unveil tribute to his legendary cousin, Island Indy racer Billy Foster
Industry warns of dire consequences as communities and businesses urge the reduction or complete restriction of harvesting ancient trees
Officials say technical support for new electronic record system will continue at Nanaimo hospital until doctors and nurses are up to speed
Dog advocates hoping tougher bylaws, increased awareness will reduce the risk
